Doctors Beat Blizzard to Deliver First Baby in the Area
Dr. M H. Crouse of Loup City and Dr. Miller raced through a blizzard to reach a farm near Arcadia. With no phone service and long road closures, farmers aided the journey by tractor and horse along six miles. They delivered a healthy daughter and spent the night before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M H. Crouse
Loup City
S. T. Crouse
Osceola
Crouse
Miller
Arcadia
Ord
Gabolot Club Anniversary Party Recalls Early Members
During World War I a group formed to aid soldiers and later became the Gabolot Club. Mrs. W. S. Heitzman, longest continuous member, was honored February 2 at Mrs. H. S. Ekland’s home with a sterling silver spoon and scrapbook. Guests included Mrs. Harry Clement of Columbus. A group photo recalled youth, while distant members attended James Dunn’s funeral in Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
New President Elected for Consumers Public Power District
Earl I. Mead of Scottsbluff Nebraska was elected president of Consumers Public Power District for 1949 at a two day board meeting in Columbus. Other officers include Mark T. Moore first vice president G L Cooper second vice president H G Greenamore secretary and C C Sheldon director and treasurer for two years. Mead succeeds H G Greenamore and pledged to push a year of progress bringing electrical advantages to Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl I. Mead
Scottsbluff
Neb
Consumers Public Power District
Board of Directors
Columbus
Mark T. Moore
Kearney
G. L. Cooper
Uwumboldt
H. G. Greenamore
Lincoln
C. C. Sheldon
Sheldon
Mead
Consumers Board of Directors
Consumers District
Nebrasika
McMeekin Family Party Postponed to March 5
Wallace McMeekin announces the McMeeekin Equipment party will be held March 5 after a January 28 postponement due to the storm. Entertainers used by all International dealers are booked months ahead and unavailable for an earlier date. Expect formal notice later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace McMeekin
McMeeekin Equipment Company
Navy Accepting 18 Year Olds for One Year Enlistment
The Lincoln Navy Recruiting Office announced that the Navy will accept as many eighteen-year-old boys as wish to enlist for one year, provided they meet qualifications. Harold D. Smith, recruiter in charge, urged potential applicants to see their local Navy recruiter for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold D. Smith
Lincoln Navy Recruiting Office
Navy
Polk County soil conservation board election slated
An election will be held in March to elect two four year supervisors for the Polk County Soil Conservation District. Landowners may place names on the ballot by collecting 25 signatures on petitions due by February 16 at the extension or district offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bond
Leo Kresha
Polk County
Ray Brigham
Gordon Fredrickson
County Extension Office
Soil Conservation District Office
March of Dimes quota falls short in Osceola drive
Our county quota of 3500 dollars is falling short as weather hampered campaign efforts. Citizens are urged to contribute to the local campaign director or Carleton Anderson, Treasurer, in Osceola for proper district credit. News notes that new cases are reported in Nebraska in 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carleton Anderson
Osceola
Anderson
Nebraska
Social Security Rep to Visit York Post Office
A Lincoln SSA representative will be at the York Post Office at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday February 17 1949 to answer questions about Old Age and Survivors Insurance rights and obligations under the Social Security Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Office
Social Security Administration
York
Sun day guest meets newborn niece Gladys Lucille
Mrs. Ethel Nelson visits Louis Stadium home in Silver Creek and meets her new niece named Gladys Lucille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Nelson
Louis Stadium
Silver Creek
Gladys Lucille
Bride-to-be Betty Augustin Honored at Shelby Shower
Mrs Louis M Shemek and Mrs Alfred Gondringer attended a miscellaneous shower for Miss Betty Augustin a bride to be of Ray Vrbka held at the Shelby parish hall Sunday afternoon in Shelby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis M. Shemek
Alfred Gondringer
Betty Augustin
Ray Vrbka
Shelby Parish Hall
Shelby
Social Calendar Notes For February Club Meetings
The WCTU holds its regular monthly meeting with Mrs. Arthur Bintz on February 10 at 2 30 pm. Eastern Star Kensington meets February 15 at Mrs W W Norton s home. P B O gathering hosted by Mrs Della Heitzman on February 17. Wesley Chapel Club meets February 16 with Lulu Burns and Mrs Arthur Deeter assisting. Osceola Project Club meets February 15 with Mrs J D Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WCTU
Arthur Bintz
Eastern Star Kensington
W. W. Norton
Della Heitzman
Wesley Chapel Club
Lulu Burns
Arthur Deeter
Osceola Project Club
J. D. Scott
Osceola Remains in Cornhusker League With Legion Backing
Osceola plans to field a strong Cornhusker league team with American Legion backing. A $1,000 community fund drive is underway, led by R. O. Peterson M. A. Mills Jr. and W. W. Norton, to cover season costs and motivate junior players. Genoa and Geneva considered league entry at York meeting as Central City exited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
American Legion
Legion
R. O. Peterson
M. A. Mills, Jr
W. W. Norton
Legionnaires
Perry Sapp
Cornhusker League
York
Central City
Geneva
Genoa
1943 AAA Program Sets Stage for 1949 Conservation Efforts
A countywideAgricultural Conservation Program outlines a 1949 soil conservation plan similar to 1948, with expanded practices and increased farmer financial aid. Signups are planned in Polk County precincts in late February, weather permitting, and farmers are urged to attend meetings to enroll in the soil conservation program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Mrs Anna Bernt Dies. Rites Friday
Mrs Anna Bernt died Tuesday morning at the Social Center Rest Home where she resided. Funeral services are set for Friday morning February 11 at an undisclosed location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Bernt
Social Center Rest Home
Funeral Services for James Dunn Held in Osceola
James Dunn born July 5 1864 in Ireland died aged 84 7 months with his family by his side. He married Minnie Hallfast and had two children E V Fernander and Fredric J Dunn. Services conducted by Rev G A Randall at the Methodist Church on Tuesday February 8 with six grandsons as pallbearers. Interment followed in Osceola cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dunn
Mary Ann
Robert Dunn
Beltierbet
Drumaloor
Co. Cavan
Ireland
America
Charles
James Bell
Calmar McCune
Stromsburg
Minnie Hallfast
Bishop Hill
Ilinois
E. V. Fernander
Fredric J
Osceola
Dunn
Gospel Ridge
G. A. Randall
Methodist Church
Four Public Sales Advertised This Week
Four public sales are advertised this week with better weather promised. Emil Hambek offers a general farm sale southeast of Osceola on February 17. Elmer Hanquist runs a general farm sale east of Polk on February 15. E C Nordlund for John P Carlson estate conducts a real estate sale eight miles west of Osceola on February 14. Leslie Johnson farm sale February 17, six miles south and three quarters west of Silver Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Hambek
Osceola
Elmer Hanquist
Polk
E. C. Nordlund
John P. Carlson
Leslie Johnson
Silver Creek
Community Notices From Wesley Chapel District 40
The Wesley Chapel District 40 gathering honored teacher Miss Mee Clung with birthday cakes at the schoolhouse. Families and friends shared visits, showers, and meals across nearby towns including Shelby, Fullerton, David City, Palmer, and Stromsburg. A baby girl was born to Jack From and his wife with Donnie ill at his aunt’s home.
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District 40
Mee- Clung
Mauritz Swanson
Omaha
Don
Navy
Rvald Carlson
Charles Fischer
August Fischer
Ronald Taddiken
Lincoln
Henry Zang
Fred Huggler
Betty Augustine
Shelby
Lawrence Albers
David City
WSCS
Ross Richards
Merle Dawes
Kenneth Richards
Dale
Darrell Taylor
Palmer
Richards
Alva Taylor
Fullerton
Dick Merrick
Leo Albers
Betty Augustin
Jack From
Polk
Donnie
Leo Norman
Stromsburg
Weather instrument lands on Harless Farm
Leland Harless reported a weather instrument landed on his Polk County farm on Saturday. The red object floated down from a balloon released near Kearney earlier that day and carried a radio style device with a parachute. It recorded altitude and transmitted temperature and moisture readings before its balloon burst. Instructions urged the finder to mail it to an out of state address.
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Leland Harless
Rural Writers Club plans Wednesday meeting at Mangelsen home
Stoner Club will meet Wednesday afternoon February 16 at the home of Mrs Rudolph Mangelsen. Everyone is to bring a covered dish. Program leader will be Mrs Jim Cook. Several local families visited and hosted guests over the weekend including the Carmans Meister and McKeags with various social visits and meals. Mrs Mangelsen is recovering slowly from a broken arm.
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Stoner Club
Rudolph Mangelsen
Eveeryone
Jim Cook
Irvin Grossnicklaus
Harry Carman
Jack Johnston
Lyle
Neal Brigham
Keith MecMeekin
Rudolf Mangel
Lee Brown
Rudolf Mangelsen
Fullerton
M. A. Moses
Oscar Mangelsen
Cal Fillsinger
Sioux City
Iowa
Lillian
Emil Hambek
Shelby
Betty Augustin
Ray Vrbka
Jeanice Schott
Marlene Meister
Hubert Dey
Gresham
Farmers Attend Federal Land Bank Dinner in Osceola
Almost one hundred farmers from the area attended the annual meeting and dinner of the Federal Land Bank Association in Osceola. The Methodist ladies provided the noon meal in the church basement, and the business meeting followed in the afternoon at the Odd Fellows Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Federal Land Bank Association
Odd Fellows Hall
Leaders Train at Lincoln Emphasizes 4 H Club Work
Two EL Club leaders Mrs Rutland Swanson of Stromsburys and Mrs Larry McCauley of Silver Creek attended the 4-H Leaders Training Meeting in Lincoln January 23 and 27. They reported it valuable despite travel difficulties and noted sessions on homemaking foods and general meetings with a closing banquet. The event marked the 4th annual Leaders Training with Ak-Sar-Ben support. Seed tests urged early submission for germination checks while interest in sweet clover grows and cautions on germ vitality. Scheduled general and community meetings are listed for March with plans for the Union Pacific Theatre Car program at Osceola and a four-run program day rollout. A farm records school for Veterans trainees was also conducted by Cy Chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Club
Lincoln
Rutland Swanson
Stromsburys
Larry McCauley
Silver Creek
Swanson
McCauley
G. Geier
Dairy Association
District 16
St. Patrick’s
York
Union Pacific
Union Pacific Railroad
Osceola
College of Agriculture
Cy Chase
Veterans Training Group
Maurice Newcomer
Ife
Odd Bits of News From Osceola and Surrounding Areas
Local notes cover mood on recession fears, farm and city price declines, and tax concerns. Obituary reports Mrs. Rice of Central City died suddenly. Social chatter notes Frank Malek, four saddle clubs in the county, Ollie Schneider's Muse Theatre draws crowds with Bob Hope’s Paleface, and Osceola basketball losses to Silver Creek and Enethy with the second team showing effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice
Central City Republican
Ollie Schneider
Muse Theatre
Oscola
Ollie
Gresham
Rising City
Clarks
Silver Creek
Bob Hope
Osceola
Enethy
Shelby
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Addison
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Tom Rutter
Topeka
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Ted Rutter
Newton
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John Ringel
Ford Netsell
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Oscar Bauer
Verland Bauer
Consumers Public Power
Consumers
BOY Scouts OF America
McMeekin
Conservation Officials
March OF Dimes
Social Security
Anna Ebernt
Wesley Chapel
Weather Instrument
Harless Farm
Stoner News
Federal Land Bank
Polk County Extension News
Frank Malek
Hary McCauley
Platte Valley Saddle Club
Pawnee
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